On today’s programme, we're be joined by former Island resident and well-known performer Jonathan Eio, we also be speak to illustrator Vicki Webb about her new Manx Alphabet book and Lindsay Quayle treats us to an excerpt from Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’.
It’s lovely to have you along to this final Spotlight of 2018 - if inspiration strikes over Christmas week, you can always get in touch via Spotlight@manx.radio.com and we’ll be happy to have you along.
We start today’s programme with Jonathan Eio who you may have heard speaking to Judith Ley on Sundown this week, talking about life in the UK’s number 1 Frankie Valley and the Four Seasons Tribute Act, who he’s bringing to the Peel Centenary Centre.
Now we’re heading to Culture Vannin to chat to Illustrator Vicky Webb and Online and Educational Resources Officer James Franklin about a new publication bringing Manx words to the masses.
And this gorgeous little book is available for just five pounds at the Culture Vannin shop in St Johns.
Local performer Lindsay Quayle joins us now with something festive to see us out. She’s going to read an excerpt from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.
Thank you very much to Lindsay and to all our guests today. That’s it for now but do join me for the Sptlight Review of the Year this Sunday at 1pm where I’ll be looking back at some of the highlights from 2018. Head to the 'On Air' page of our website for the full schedule as there are so many brilliant programmes, from comedy to classics, running all the way into the New Year. You will be able to find any that you miss along with Spotlight as downloadable podcasts on our website, or you can subscribe via Google podcasts, Spotify and iTunes so that you don’t miss a thing!
